ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tony Romo got his first and likely only extended action of the preseason for the Dallas Cowboys, and found one of his reliable options even with Dez Bryant sitting out again.
On the other side, Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed all seven of his passes and made a connection with his new receiver Mike Wallace as the Vikings won their fourth consecutive game this preseason, 28-14 on Saturday night.
The first of Romo's two touchdown passes was a 60-yard catch-and-run by Terrance Williams, who made the grab near the 40 coming across the center of the field.
One of the people who enthusiastically celebrated with Williams on the sideline was Bryant, who hasn't played in any of three preseason games for Dallas since signing his $70 million, five-year contract in mid-July. He has dealt with a strained hamstring throughout camp.
The Cowboys led 14-10 after Romo scrambled out of trouble and threw an 8-yard touchdown to Lucky Whitehead on his final play with nine minutes left in the first half.
Romo had played in just one series while Dallas lost its first two preseason games, and his only pass had been a completion that resulted in a 1-yard loss. He finished 5 of 8 for 88 yards in five series against Minnesota.
After failing to win a game last preseason, the Cowboys went 12-4 in the regular season and won the NFC East title.
Wallace had one catch for 2 yards in the Vikings' first three games, but came out quick against the Cowboys. He finished with three catches for 50 yards, all in the first quarter.
Romo's second touchdown ended a two-play, 23-yard drive set up by Cole Beasley's 40-yard punt return after Minnesota was forced to kick again after a penalty.
Darren McFadden (Arkansas Razorbacks) weaved through defenders for a 15-yard run before Romo scrambled out of trouble and found Whitehead in the end zone.
BENGALS 21, BEARS 10
CINCINNATI -- Andy Dalton sneaked in for a touchdown on Cincinnati's opening drive, then came out of the game as a precaution with a sore neck during a victory over Chicago.
The Bengals were looking for a lot more out of their starting offense after a three-turnover performance during a loss at Tampa Bay. Dalton threw two interceptions in that one.
He completed all 6 of his passes during a 16-play, 77-yard drive that consumed 9 minutes, 11 seconds. Dalton finished it with a sneak from inside the 1-yard line, and was kept on the sideline after that because his neck hurt.
BROWNS 31, BUCS 7
TAMPA, Fla. -- Josh McCown finished two long drives with touchdown passes to outplay rookie Jameis Winston and lead Cleveland to a victory over Tampa Bay.
Back in half-filled Raymond James Stadium and facing the team that released him to clear the way to select Winston No. 1 overall in this year's draft, McCown completed 17 of 23 passes for 117 yards. He showed why the Browns think the McCown, 36, can help them contend for a playoff berth.
Winston, meanwhile, struggled in his third preseason start. The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner was 6 of 15 for 90 yards, threw 1 interception and was sacked 4 times before leaving after one series in the third quarter.
COLTS 24, RAMS 14
ST. LOUIS -- Andrew Luck threw his first touchdown pass of the preseason, helping the Indianapolis Colts get off to a fast start in a victory over the St. Louis Rams.
Nick Foles threw his first TD pass in Week 3, too, hitting Chris Givens in stride on a 44-yard play in the second quarter for the Rams (0-3).
Adam Vinatieri had a big day for the Colts, hitting field goals on the first and last possessions of the half, plus his successful onside kick led to Andre Johnson's 32-yard reception for a 10-0 lead midway through the first quarter. He put it out of reach with a 55-yard field goal with 2:53 left.
DOLPHINS 13, FALCONS 9
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Ryan Tannehill threw for 145 yards in less than a half and Miami beat Atlanta.
While Tannehill wasn't touched, counterpart Matt Ryan was sacked three times in four series.
Tannehill went 15 for 19 for 145 yards and a touchdown before leaving shortly before halftime with Miami leading 7-3. His scoring pass covered 2 yards to Rishard Matthews.
In three exhibition games, Tannehill is 33 for 41 for 303 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions.
JETS 28, GIANTS 18
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes and Antonio Cromartie scored on a 59-yard interception return in the waning seconds of the first half in a victory over the Giants in the annual preseason game for the New York bragging rights.
After struggling in place of the injured Geno Smith in the first two preseason games, Fitzpatrick hit 9 of 14 passes for 127 yards. He threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Eric Decker and added a 24-yarder on a screen pass to Zac Stacy as the Jets showed balance on offense.
Rashad Jennings scored on a 1-yard run for the Giants (1-2), whose first-team offense has produced 10 points in 12 preseason possessions.
REDSKINS 31, RAVENS 13
BALTIMORE -- Kirk Cousins filled in capably for injured quarterback Robert Griffin III, throwing for 190 yards and a fluke touchdown as Washington beat Baltimore.
With Griffin sidelined by a concussion, Cousins went 20 for 27 for 190 yards with an interception to help the Redskins take a 14-13 halftime lead. His second TD pass of the preseason came on a deflection plucked out of the air and carried into the end zone by Jamison Crowder.
Colt McCoy started the third quarter for Washington and produced touchdowns on his first two drives, although both scores came against Ravens reserves and the last march covered only 20 yards following an interception.
SEAHAWKS 16, CHARGERS 15
SAN DIEGO -- Steven Hauschka kicked a 60-yard field goal with 16 seconds left to give Seattle a victory over San Diego.
Hauschka had missed a 58-yard attempt with 3:46 remaining. His winning kick, from midfield, barely cleared the crossbar. He also made field goals of 40 and 27 yards.
Nick Novak, competing for a job with rookie Josh Lambo, kicked a 52-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter to give San Diego a 15-13 lead.
EAGLES 39, PACKERS 26
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay lost receiver Randall Cobb to a shoulder injury, while Philadelphia quarterback Sam Bradford threw three touchdowns passes in the Eagles' victory.
Bradford was 10 of 10 for 121 yards before giving way to backup Mark Sanchez in the second quarter for Philadelphia (3-0).
Acquired in the offseason from St. Louis, Bradford is coming back from tearing his left ACL twice in a 10-month span while with the Rams.
Cobb left after landing on his right arm while trying to catch a pass near the sideline on Green Bay's first offensive series.
Sports on 08/30/2015